On Thursday, a violent clash broke out between two groups in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand over the construction of boundary wall of a coal outsourcing company. During this, stone pelting, firing and arson took place, due to which tension spread in the area. A senior police officer was injured during the incident, while the office of Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Chaudhary was set on fire.
Police have brought the situation under control and have initiated action against those involved in the incident. So far two people arrested Has been done
Reason for clash: Demand for compensation and jobs
A coal outsourcing company was constructing a boundary wall in Babudih area of Madhuban police station area.
- Oppose: Local people objected to this and demanded compensation and jobs in exchange for land acquisition.
- Support: Another group, reportedly linked to a political party, intervened in favor of the company.
spread of violence
This conflict of opposition and support took a violent form.
- Stone pelting and firing started.
- Many motorcycles were set on fire.
- Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Chaudhary The office at Baghmara was set on fire.
SDPO injured, miscreants ran away
arrived to control the situation Baghmara Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Stones were pelted at Purushottam Kumar Singh.
- A stone hit his forehead, injuring him.
- As soon as the SDPO was injured, both the groups fled from there.
Madhuban police station incharge Jai Prakash Said that the situation is now under control.
Police statement and action
Madhuban police station in-charge said:
- The situation is under control.
- Raids are going on to identify the people involved in the clash.
- Two people arrested so far: Two people including Karu Yadav have been detained in connection with the incident.
Case of arson in MP office
The office of Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Chaudhary was targeted in the arson attack.
- Statement of Chandra Prakash Chaudhary:
- The MP visited the site of the incident on Tuesday and advised the company not to construct the boundary wall until compensation was given to those who gave the land.
- Despite this, controversy erupted.
Control of the situation and further planning
Police and administration have increased security arrangements in the area.
- Local Administration: Strict action will be taken against all those involved in the clash.
- peaceful atmosphere: An appeal has been made to the local people to maintain peace.
